Normandy had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it five. They came up short against the Lakewood Rangers, falling 8-1. The Invaders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rangers earlier this season, when they won 1-0.
Normandy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lindsay Meriwether, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
As for Lakewood, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3. The result was nothing new for the Rangers, who have now won five games by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Lakewood's side, Ella Bower was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Bower has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madison Comer, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Delaney Starr, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Normandy will head out to take on Bay at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Invaders are facing the Rockets at the right time seeing as the Rockets are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Lakewood, they will head out on the road to face off against North Olmsted at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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